You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here
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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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| Determine the objective for soil condition for farm according to workplace conditions and organic agriculture standards | |||
| Develop baseline data from soil sample and test conducted on reference sites across property according to organic industry standards | |||
| Assess and record soil chemical and physical characteristics | |||
| Assess and record soil biological activity | |||
| Analyse test results to identify trends in soil health and fertility and areas for improvement | |||
| Identify health, safety and environmental hazards, assess risk and implement controls according to workplace procedures | |||
| Identify nutritional requirements of selected plant species | |||
| Conduct field observations of plants and soil to identify possible defects | |||
| Select soil and plant tissue tests for laboratory testing | |||
| Sample plant tissue and soils according to testing laboratory specifications | |||
| Determine management and input requirements for farming system according to soil and plant tissue test results and observations | |||
| Identify range of permitted inputs according to National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce | |||
| Identify and implement cultural practices to enhance soil fertility, function and health | |||
| Calculate inputs based on soil and plant analyses, and observations | |||
| Select and manage cover crop and pasture systems according to workplace procedures | |||
| Develop, apply and monitor mulching and composting systems according to production plan | |||
| Design and implement crop rotations and grazing management systems to optimise soil fertility according to production plan |
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